What does the kanji 影 mean?

The kanji 影 (kage) means "shadow, silhouette, phantom". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "kage"?

"kage" is written with the kanji 影, meaning "shadow, silhouette, phantom". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) えい (ei), kunyomi (native Japanese) かげ (kage). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 影?

Write 影 ("shadow") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.